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coastal towns
Beaufort,
SC
Bluffton, SC
Brunswick
Islands, NC
Charleston &
its Resort Islands, SC
Conway, SC
Currituck, NC
Edisto Island, SC
Georgetown, SC
Hardeeville, SC
Hilton Head
Island, SC
Jasper
County, SC
Mount
Pleasant, SC
North Myrtle
Beach, SC
Myrtle
Beach, SC
Northeast NC: Edenton, New Bern, Elizabeth City, Hertford
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Outer Banks, NC
Pawleys
Island/Litchfield, SC
Savannah,
GA
Southport, NC
Summerville, SC
Walterboro, SC
Washington, NC
Whiteville, NC
Wilmington, NC
Books About The
Carolinas
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he residents of Bluffton have joined together to write a book entitled,
A Decision to Stay,
which includes these notable words
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“Being a Blufftonian is a rite of passage. Membership requires a unique appreciation for life and community and devotion to kinship, where blood ties are as strong as the currents of the May River, and friendship loyalties are as predictable as her tides.”
The town of Bluffton is situated on a high bluff, overlooking the pristine May River, source of the world-famous Bluffton oysters.
This historic riverfront community still welcomes visitors with as much charm and vibrancy as it did in its antebellum heyday.
The town was incorporated in 1852, just in time for the Civil War to take its toll. First it was raided and scavenged by Union forces
occupying nearby Hilton Head Island.
Then, it was shelled and burned in 1863.
There were 17 structures that escaped destruction, including the Heyward House and the Church of the Cross.
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Maureen Richards is
Executive Director of
the Heyward House, which
now serves as the
official tourism center,
as well as offering a
charming example of a
Carolina farmhouse
design.
“Located on the May
River, Bluffton is
naturally beautiful,
charming, eclectic...
and so are the folks who
live here,” she said.
“Its one square mile,
nationally registered
historic district is
part of a walkable
community with shops,
restaurants, art
galleries, and a farmers
market (on Thursdays).
Old Town Bluffton is the
perfect day trip from
Hilton Head Island,
Beaufort and Savannah.
And it's a wonderful
place to live, offering
homes in neighborhoods
with different levels of
amenities at a variety
of price points.”
Ms. Richards explained
that recent annexations
have increased the town
from 1 to over 60 SM and
from 500 to over 12K
residents. These lands
are
being developed for
residential, commercial
and civic uses.
Preservation of the Old
Town and environmental
conservation of the May
River are being
addressed so that these
important resources
continue to attract
visitors and residents
alike.
For Mayor Lisa Sulka,
The protection of the
May River continues to
be
the driving force behind
her commitment to the
town. “Our establishment
of the May River
Watershed Action Plan as
well as the technical
advisory
committee aim to enact
the next steps in
keeping our May River
healthy,”
she said, adding, “The
May River is Bluffton’s
major amenity and asset
that is celebrated
throughout the town,
county and region.”
One newer community is Palmetto Bluff. Another is Island West, developed by D.R. Horton. For architect Mike Kronimus, it was an excellent choice for his new family. “I’m from New York, and my wife is from New Jersey,” he explains.
“We liked the colonial
farmhouse style, the
community center, golf
course and four-minute
commute.” Recently, his
parents decided to take
the plunge as well, and
have moved down from
Long Island.
One appealing factor is the proximity to the new University of South Carolina Beaufort-New River campus. For younger students, Bluffton High School has plans for an integrated high-tech communications system that will link with the University and Technical College of the Lowcountry.
Savannah is thirty minutes away, with its lively arts scene and culture. Across the bridge, Hilton Head Island beckons with its world-class restaurants and famous harbor.
Back in the old town near the river, the pace slows to a welcome stroll, as visitors and residents enjoy the art and antique galleries, Riverfront Pocket Park and Garden, and the oldest continuous oyster-shucking facility in South Carolina. Whatever you do, don’t forget to sample the famous bivalves with their briny, salty, slurpy flavor.
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Katherine Pettit
has worked as a writer,
magazine editor, printer
and public relations
consultant. The Columbia
resident has published
more than 250 articles
in magazines and
newspapers. Her writing
explores a variety of
subjects including
travel, lifestyles,
business and management.
 Click on this book image to read more about ...
A Diary from Dixie
Written by
Mary Boykin Miller
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